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The artwork portrays Khmer culture, traditional customs, and everyday life in Southern Vietnam, offering a fascinating glimpse into the community’s heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11:00 AM - Meet Local Khmer Families\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour first stop is the home of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMrs. Nary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where you can observe the traditional preparation of local rice cakes and learn about family recipes passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. Sane’s family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where you will discover how \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecốm dẹp (flattened young rice)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a traditional Khmer specialty, is prepared. Enjoy a cup of tea, sample local treats, and chat with the family to learn more about their daily lives and traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue your journey to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMr. An’s house\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, home to a renowned Khmer artist in the village. Discover his artwork and hear stories about Khmer artistic traditions and local culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour final village visit is to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMrs. Thone’s family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where you can see traditional bamboo handicrafts being made by hand. Continue to the Khmer community house to experience traditional Khmer music and a cultural blessing ceremony at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLò Gạch Pagoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12:30 PM - Khmer Heritage and Local Cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue exploring the area by bicycle or tuk-tuk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÂng Pagoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an ancient Khmer temple with a history of approximately 900 years. Learn about its architecture, religious traditions, and significance to the local Khmer community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBà Om Pond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and discover the fascinating legend behind this sacred and historic site. 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